Show pageOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ====== Weekly Newsletter - 23rd August 2023 ====== [[newsletters:20230823|Online copy]] ===== Operations ===== ==== Roster ==== === Starting Saturday === Date: 26th August - 1st September * First Call: **Crew B** * Second Call: Crew A ==== Incidents ==== None ==== DFES Control Burns, Thursday and Friday ==== DFES are conducting a couple of control burns on Thursday and Friday this week. The burn organiser has specifically requested "heavies", although a Light Tanker crew could still be gratefully accepted. If you are interested participating contact [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]]. ==== Station Access Control ==== Recently some of our members have completed some work to install and activate the electronic access control system on the side entry door at the station. This system supplants the regular key entry, with individually issued RFID swipe cards or key fobs. These are available from the station. It is suggested that each member take a key fob as well as enrol their DFES Volunteer ID in the system as a backup. For now the existing station key will continue to work. Once all members have been issued new access cards or fobs the door lock will be replaced with a more secure option using high-security keys. To receive your key fob please contact [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]], [[Equipment@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Keith]], or Matt. ==== Updates ==== === Circulars and SOPs === No updates. === Mundaring Fire School === No updates. ===== Administration ===== ==== Bushfire Ready Stall, Rotary Mundaring Sunday Markets, 10th September ==== The Shire are coordinating a Bushfire Ready stall at the Rotary Mundaring Sunday Markets on the 10th of September. All brigades in the Shire are being encouraged to participate in this excellent opportunity for community engagement. The stall will be operating between 08:00 and 15:00. This opportunity aligns with the discussion on recruitment and community engagement at the brigade meeting last month. All brigade members are strongly encouraged to donate half an our of their Sunday to this important initiative. If you are interested please contact [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]]. ===== Weekly Calendar ===== * Saturday 26th: Training - Radio Operations, 09:30 at the Station * Monday 28th: Monthly Brigade Meeting, 19:30 at the Station * Tuesday 29th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew B ===== News ===== * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-21/national-parks-tjoritijia-west-macdonnell-fire-buffel-grass/102746024|ABC News: National parks says Tjoritija/West Macdonnell fire fuelled by buffel grass]] * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-21/hundreds-of-firefighters-battle-more-than-50-nsw-fires/102754420|ABC News Video: Firefighters battle more than 50 blazes across NSW]] * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-21/canada-on-fire/102755112|ABC News Video: Canada On Fire]] * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-21/canada-wildfires-what-we-know/102754712|ABC News: Canada is experiencing its worst wildfire season. This is what's happening and what it looks like on the ground]] * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-21/nt-litchfield-fire-deliberately-lit-gamba-grass-spread/102756454|ABC News: Authorities suspect Litchfield National Park bushfire deliberately lit as concerns grow about gamba grass spread]] * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-23/rfs-suspects-weekend-bushfires-northern-nsw-deliberately-lit/102758390|ABC News: RFS suspects up to a dozen weekend bushfires deliberately lit in northern NSW]] * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-23/qld-bushfire-outlook-increased-fire-risk-spring-weather/102760550|ABC News: Queensland bushfire risk heightened by increased fuel loads, emergency services prepared for busy season ahead]] * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-23/australia-bushfire-forecast-high-alert-spring/102741650|ABC News: Large parts of Australia put on high alert for significant bushfires in spring]] * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-23/scientists-link-canadas-record-breaking-fires-to-climate-change/102765378|ABC News Video: Scientists link Canada's record-breaking fires to climate change]] * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-23/hawaii-maui-fires-1000-still-missing/102761258|ABC News: More than 1,000 people remain unaccounted for after Maui's deadly fires, raising questions about the systems that were meant to protect them]] {{ http://logo.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/logo.png?nolink|}}